A first for Ben is a first for Harry
An initiation ceremony is a singularly special occasion; not only for the candidate but also for those in attendance. There is always a buzz in the air, a…
Initiation
Paul is the new Second Provincial Grand Principal
Following Peter Elmore’s retirement from his office as the Second Provincial Grand Principal, Paul Renton was invested at the meeting of Provincial…
A family bond at Neptune
The latest member of Neptune Lodge No 1264 came not from the sea as one might expect, but from the sky, well ‘the cloud’ to be precise….
Past Grand Orator visits Andrew Lodge
The members of Andrew Lodge No 3328 were pleased to welcome Kai Hughes Past Grand Orator on his second visit to the lodge held at Eccles Masonic Hall. The…
Double double initiation for Parachute Regiment Lodge No. 9315
Paras initiate at the double! On Saturday, 5th March 2016, Parachute Regiment Lodge No. 9315 initiated four candidates – this being the second time…
Light blues assemble for New and Young Masons Clubs’ Conference
Changing faces As Freemasonry searches for new ways to build membership, Sarah Holmes learns what insights were revealed at an innovative light…
Shropshire’s newest lodge holds double initiation
Iron Bridge Lodge No. 9897 was founded earlier in 2015 as Shropshire’s first Universities Scheme member, and the first to be consecrated as…
Chelsea Pensioners at unique ceremony in Symphony Lodge No. 4924
A symphony in red The gloom of summer had lifted. Twiddling thumbs on idle hands had now been usefully employed in fastening cufflinks and buttoning…
Interview with Mike Baker Director of Communications
Unlocking the brand For UGLE Director of Communications Mike Baker, the challenge Freemasonry faces in the run-up to the Tercentenary…
Sharing the ritual: Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes on being proud of masonic values
Pride and confidence Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes explains why members should be proud to share aspects of masonic ritual with friends and family…